Hannah Storm

Date of Birth: June 13, 1962

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Hannah Storm, born Hannah Lynn Storen on June 13, 1962, is a prominent American television sports journalist, anchor, and author. She is best known for her work with ESPN, where she co-hosts the popular show “SportsCenter.” Storm began her career in the early 1980s as a disc jockey for a rock station in Corpus Christi, Texas, before transitioning to television. She gained national recognition while working for CNN, where she anchored major sports events and programs. In addition to her work at ESPN, Storm has also worked for NBC Sports, covering the Olympics, NBA, and NFL. Known for her articulate and engaging style, she has become one of the most respected figures in sports journalism. Storm is also a passionate advocate for burn survivors and founded the Hannah Storm Foundation, which provides critical treatment to children suffering from severe burn injuries.

5 Interesting Facts about Hannah Storm

1. Hannah Storm’s father, Mike Storen, was a prominent sports executive and one of the founders of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

2. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1983 with degrees in political science and communications.

3. Storm was the first woman in American television history to host her own prime-time sports show on CNN, titled “CNN Sports Tonight.”

4. She has written two books: “Go Girl!: Raising Healthy, Confident and Successful Daughters through Sports” and “Notre Dame Inspirations: The University’s Most Successful Alumni Talk about Life, Spirituality, Football—and Everything Else under the Dome.”

5. Hannah has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights in sports journalism and has worked tirelessly to mentor young female journalists entering the field.